Jardini Arowana with Tankmates?

[AquaAlex1993]

I've always been fascinated by Jardini Arowanas, it's cool to think that they look like Asians, but aren't and we people in USA can keep them. But from what I've found out so far online is that they can be outright aggressive and mean. However, years ago my dad and I did have one in his 180 with tankmates and he was the exact opposite and docile. (pic posted below).
Are jardinis in your opinion, really aggressive or does it depend on the indiviual?
If I were to get one, it's tankmates would be geophagus, angelfish, silverdollars, cudas, and fancy plecos with catfish and a 1 2 polys on the ground in a 150-220 gallon aquarium, looking at my options.
I know they stay smaller than silvers, so what do you guys think?

 

[AquaAlex1993]

OPPS... here are the photos.

 

[AquaAlex1993]

What does everyone think?

 

[Lsey81]

I have no experience with jardini yet...so please don't take my word as bond but in my experience with other aggressive/territorial fish...if there is adequate space in the tank and they are "overfed" I've never had issues with typically or otherwise aggresive fish

 

[Apollo]

I agree individuality do play a role. But jardinis in general are very aggressive. So there is a possibility that most of the jars we purchase endup being aggressive. They become bullies once they hit 11-12 inches.
If u r looking for an aro smaller than silver, I would suggest you to go for a leichardti arowana. They are in general much more calmer than jardinis.

 

[eddiegunks]

I bought one that was about 12 inches. The previous owner got rid of him cause he harassed/killed all tankmates. He kept him in an open water bare bottom tank.

I added him to my planted tank. He was calm as could be. Even "hid" behind the big sword plant. i added a local blue gill river fish and they got along perfectly. the river fish was even stealing food from infront of the aro's nose.

the aro was 12-14 inches. the BG was 5-6

 

[AquaAlex1993]

I have no experience with jardini yet...so please don't take my word as bond but in my experience with other aggressive/territorial fish...if there is adequate space in the tank and they are "overfed" I've never had issues with typically or otherwise aggresive fish

Yea, I myself have tend to come to an understanding that well fed fish are happy fish and have no reason to be aggressive or feel the need to defend. In the wild, part of the reason fish are so territorial is because they are all competing for some sort of food whether it be meat or veggie.Tank size is always a huge factor with monsters. I would not even consider one if I wasn't getting a 6', but I am now so it's a thought.

I agree individuality do play a role. But jardinis in general are very aggressive. So there is a possibility that most of the jars we purchase endup being aggressive. They become bullies once they hit 11-12 inches.
If u r looking for an aro smaller than silver, I would suggest you to go for a leichardti arowana. They are in general much more calmer than jardinis.

I hear you on that. My dad and I's Jardini was about 11'' when we had him with tankmates. The only fish he did not care for was an Id Shark, but we rehomed the ID Shark. He was 13'' when we had to rehome him due to downsizing. But all fish are different just like humans, you never know what to expect.
Leichardti are one of my favorites, I have YET to ever see one in my life in person. Where the heck can I find one and how expensive are they?

I bought one that was about 12 inches. The previous owner got rid of him cause he harassed/killed all tankmates. He kept him in an open water bare bottom tank.

I added him to my planted tank. He was calm as could be. Even "hid" behind the big sword plant. i added a local blue gill river fish and they got along perfectly. the river fish was even stealing food from infront of the aro's nose.

the aro was 12-14 inches. the BG was 5-6

That is very good to know. I plan on having plastic plants floating at the top as well as pothos roots in the back and maybe some java as well.

 

[moe214]

People usually run into issues after the 12" mark. Don't know if your considering it still but it isn't smart for you to purchase this fish. Every species has a norm but at the end of the day it does come down to the individual specimen. So you may get lucky, but where you will run into issues is him possibly eating your cudas. But that probably won't deter you. Your putting an armatus with them which gets bigger and is possibly more predatory, after being advised against it. Good luck.

 

[AquaAlex1993]

People usually run into issues after the 12" mark. Don't know if your considering it still but it isn't smart for you to purchase this fish. Every species has a norm but at the end of the day it does come down to the individual specimen. So you may get lucky, but where you will run into issues is him possibly eating your cudas. But that probably won't deter you. Your putting an armatus with them which gets bigger and is possibly more predatory, after being advised against it. Good luck.

No. I'm no longer planning on getting a Jardini. I don't want to shell out over 100 bucks for an arowana.
I don't have the cudas or armatus yet, I am waiting for them until the bigger tank is here. The tank I wanted sold, and all that's available on CL right now are 75's and 90's. I am going to buy a brand new 6' aquarium when I get paid again next week.
As of this moment, red tail cudas are definite. Armatus maybe in the future, but I will have one not now though.